[pct-l] Planning a Trip for 2012

[Frank Dumville]

Are you referring to the Skyline, aka Cactus to Clouds, aka Outlaw trail? I believe that trail has at least one exposed snow chute that can be icy and has resulted in several fatal falls. It can also be hard to navigate. I wouldn't recommend that to anyone who isn't familiar with San Jacinto.

Sir Mix-a-lot wrote:
> That brings about another option.  There's a side trail on the approach to
> Mt San Jacinto that goes to Palm Springs.  It should avoid most or all of
> the snow.  April would be a nice time to hike that trail since it gets too
> hot at other times of the year.